Studium Generale: Death or a bad day – famous last words
A perky series of conversations on gloom. This time on the theme of haiku.
Date: 3 November 2026
Time: 08:00 - 09:00
Language: Swedish and English
Organiser: SLU University Library
Location: Alnarp
When words are no longer enough, poetry can take over. In this session, a writer will guide you in exploring the haiku form, where a couple of lines can tell you everything.
Had I not known
that I was dead
already
I would have mourned
my loss of life
Ōta Dōkan (1432-1486)
- The library will be serving sandwiches.
- During the event, inspirational talks (in English) are alternated with discussions and reflection (in Swedish and English).
- Studium Generale is open to students and staff at SLU.
- No advance registration is required.
About Studium Generale
Studium Generale is a live event series at SLU campuses and a platform where students and staff meet and reflect together on society, learning and their own roles in the world.
At Studium Generale, we believe in building bridges between different backgrounds, ideas and opinions. If you like to explore multiple perspectives on hot topics and get inspiration from conversations, Studium Generale has got you covered!